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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2005
Applicant:
Randolph K. Geissler, Hudson, WI (US);
Inventor:
Randolph K. Geissler, Hudson, WI (US);
Assignee:
Destron Fearing Corporation, South St. Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 13/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an improved apparatus and method that allows the end user to customize and program identification tags. The system also provides an ear tag, which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field.